I received the first image from Katsucon of the new costume I debuted there on Saturday

Character: Wizard - Granado EspadaCostume made and worn by mePhotography by Joseph Lin

I always knew that one Granado Espada costume is not enough. The designs are just too heartbreakingly beautiful in this game. I chose another costume of the Wizard because I love her class and style. I've also never made a mermaid skirt like this before, with a full hoop and petticoat underneath. It's like an umbrella attached to my knees.

I slaved away on this costume for about 14 days, starting around Christmas, then it sat around for while I did my convention tour in January, then I picked up the work again end of January. Detailed construction notes coming soon.

I was channeling Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady all day in this costume.

It looks like in these shots you didn't wear the hoops under the fishtail part of the skirt, and I have to say I like the shape so much more without it! Much more of an elegant line and movement this way

That is incredible. Seeing things like this really makes me want to get out there and cosplay again!! Also, I bow to you for getting this done in two weeks. I work slow enough that it would have taken me at least two months, haha.

wow some of the people that make there own cosplay outfits really need to take some lesson from you on not cutting corners the same goes for self employeed pagent and bridal gown makers/designers they need to see this work and read this description ive seen a lot of horrid cosplays in my area bc ppl cut corners or decide to make exhuberent changes to a design and the final product is aweful the same is said for some gown makers even my own prom dress and wedding gown which both were hand made was nothing like what i had asked for bc the person making my prom dress decided i didnt know what i wanted and the one making my wedding gown decided that her daughter knew more about what i had wanted then i did when i handed both women the exact cut out design and fabric scheme i wanted so yea they really need to take a few lessons from you on doing the designer justice and not cutting corners

and as always your work makes my day and this is simply perfection thanks for sharing it ^,.,^ and keep up the amazing work

I read how you created this costume and I am in awe of how much attention to detail you put into it. The passion for your craft truly shines through in this stunning piece. You look incredible in this exquisite dress, I love everything about it.